Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten

With the final perfect flick of the spatula...

Huang Jun poured the golden, plump grains of fried rice, along with the meticulously selected and skillfully paired ingredients, into the stainless-steel platter next to him, shining like a mirror.

With a soft clang, the platter landed steadily on the countertop.

At this moment, the gentle glow of the spotlights on the ceiling happened to spill over here.

In this specific spot, from this perfect angle, everyone seemed to witness a visual feast—under the illumination, the large plate of fried rice radiated a dazzling golden light, sparkling like the stars.

Each person present involuntarily held their breath, gazing intently at this fried rice, captivated by its extraordinary charm, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.

Seeing this, Huang Jun’s lips curled into a joyful and contented smile, and he gently reminded Lv Pengfei, who was nearby, "Host Lv, don’t just stand there, get a close-up shot!"

"Ah, right, right!"

Lv Pengfei suddenly snapped awake, quickly adjusted the camera in his hand, aimed at the stainless-steel platter, and slowly zoomed in until every detail of the fried rice was captured perfectly.

Under the focus of the camera...

The golden grains of rice glistened with an enticing sheen under the light, while the vibrant green scallions, bright red carrot cubes, and pieces of ham dotted the dish, creating a vivid and lively color palette, like a carefully arranged painting, both pleasing to the eye and appetite-inducing.

The most intriguing aspect was that the egg, which should have been clearly visible, was almost invisible, only noticeable upon careful inspection, as it flawlessly coated the rice grains, turning them golden.

To say the least.

When Huang Jun first mentioned he would be making fried rice for lunch, Lv Pengfei and Jiang Shuihan felt a subtle mix of reluctance and unfulfilled anticipation; by now, witnessing the finished plate of fried rice before them, they couldn’t help but imagine, if there truly were a supreme list of gourmet dishes in the world, Huang Jun’s fried rice would undoubtedly stand tall among the top three!

As for the remaining two prestigious spots on that list, they’d likely be contended by the Wenshi Tofu and Longjing Shrimp also prepared by Huang Jun, matching the unparalleled feast for the taste buds!

"Filming complete..."

Lv Pengfei gently closed the cover of the camera equipment, turned to Huang Jun, his face showing a slightly awkward yet graceful smile, "Chef Huang, um, can I have a taste first?"

"Of course, it’s made for everyone to eat! Why don’t we all have a taste of my cooking first, see if it suits your palate..."

Huang Jun nodded slightly, then picked up a spatula, scooped up some fried rice, and piled it into a pyramid shape on the countertop.

Lv Pengfei responded with a smile, "It’s the first time I’ve seen such beautiful egg fried rice, it must taste great too!"

Before he could finish speaking.

He seized the moment, and while Jiang Shuihan and the others were still immersed in surprise, he quickly grabbed a spoon nearby, picked up the plate of fried rice, and laughed, "Then I won’t be polite, I’ll start first."

"Hey, Brother Peng, what you’re doing isn’t very fair!"

Jiang Shuihan snapped back to reality, a trace of dissatisfaction rising in her heart.

"How am I being unfair? I was the one who asked Chef Huang for this fried rice first, so naturally, I should enjoy it first!"

Lv Pengfei, with a face of "in the presence of good food, all else fades," impatiently scooped a spoonful of fried rice into his mouth while handing the platter to Jiang Shuihan, "Shui Han, do you still want some? If you do, I can give it to you, I’m very generous."

Jiang Shuihan: "..."

Is this how a human behaves?

Hmph~

If a tiger doesn’t show its might, do you think I’m a Hello Kitty?!

Seeing Lv Pengfei so smug, Jiang Shuihan was not going to let him bask in it, immediately grabbing a clean spoon and reaching for an untouched corner of the platter, scooping up a full spoonful of fried rice into her mouth.

In that fried rice, the egg was as silky as threads, gently enveloping each distinct grain of rice, perfectly balanced in texture, their aromas intertwined, harmonious and delightful like heaven’s music.

Here and there, a few sweet and crisp carrot cubes and savory bits of ham punctuated the dish, adding layers of exquisite flavors, forming a beautiful tableau for the taste buds.

Oh my!

The deliciousness of this egg fried rice is simply beyond imagination!

At this moment, her face showed the same enraptured expression as the female judge intoxicated by the "Sorrowful Rice" in Stephen Chow’s "The God of Cookery," as if her entire soul was deeply captivated by this bowl of egg fried rice, unable to extricate itself.

However, just a few seconds later...

Just as she was about to scoop another serving, she discovered that Lv Pengfei had already devoured more than half of the fried rice as if a whirlwind passed through...

Jiang Shuihan: "(｡ŏ_ŏ)"

Uh...

What happened to being generous?

Is this it?

Though the fried rice in the platter had been somewhat scattered, it still retained its enticing sheen, yet at this moment, she had lost interest in the portion contaminated by someone else’s saliva...

With no other choice, she reluctantly found an excuse for herself, saying softly, "I’ll just have a small taste, and leave the rest for you to savor slowly."

Aunt Li and Aunt Lin, watching the subtle interaction between them, inadvertently revealed a warm, knowing smile, witnessing a dynamic that was "not quite a couple yet more than friends."

In their eyes, seasoned with many worldly experiences...